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Pharmaceutical Research MRes

UCL (University College London)

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  • Qualification

    MRes - Master of Research

  • Location

    UCL (University College London)

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    28-SEP-26

  • Duration

    1 Year

Course summary

The Pharmaceutical Research MRes programme is for graduates wishing to pursue a career in research. This programme has a large research component where you will spend at least ten months of the year conducting an in-depth and novel research project that will be at the forefront of research in the area of medication safety and/or pharmaceutical sciences in a department or laboratory of your choice. The programme provides you with a flexible opportunity for high-level research-based training (you will join a research group) and acquire a range of academic skills including research methods, data analysis and writing research reports that will prepare you for PhD-level study or a career in healthcare research, biotech, pharmaceutical industry or with a government or regulatory body.The MRes is a full-time postgraduate programme, which has a significantly large research component. You will spend at least ten months of the year conducting an in-depth and novel research project, at the forefront of research in the area of medication safety and pharmaceutical sciences in a department or laboratory of your choice within UCL School of Pharmacy. You will be expected to complement this research with the study of Masters-level taught modules in the subject areas related to the research. You will also attend training courses that develop your research skills. Consequently, you will acquire greater in-depth knowledge in a particular field of research and become a proficient research scientist with a range of technical and academic skills.

Application deadline

26/06/2026

Tuition fees

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(International fees)

£ 42,700per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

UCL (University College London)

UCL (University College London)

  • University League Table

    13th

  • Campus address

    UCL (University College London), Gower Street, London, Camden, WC1E 6BT, United Kingdom

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Pharmacology & Pharmacy

    16th out of 47 8

  • Entry standards

    / Max 236
    162 69%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    85.0 85%

    30th

    10

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.04 76%

    27th

    23

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